Cal Maritime, the California State University Maritime Academy, trains officers and marine professionals for a career at sea. This is one of only seven degree-granting maritime academies in the United States, and it's your pathway to the merchant marine, maritime industry leadership, or naval careers. You're not just studying maritime history—you're on training ships, learning navigation and engineering under real conditions.
It's for students serious about the ocean as a profession, not a semester abroad. Expect discipline, sea legs, and a tight alumni network in an industry where connections matter. Your tuition is low because the government invests in maritime officer training. Your career is waiting.